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MyFairLacy · 10-02-2007, 05:40 PM

If you can't afford to pay $1000-$3500 up front for the dog, what are you going to do if your dog has an expensive emergency? Just today I heard of a dog that tore it's Cranial Cruciate Ligament and it ended up costing over $5000 to repair it and treat infection that set in. I'm so tired of seeing pet owners put their dogs/cats to sleep, rehome them, or not get them the treatment they need because of the excuse "I can't afford it." What if your dog is hit by a car and has several broken bones, develops cancer and needs expensive chemo, needs a $2000 Luxating Patella surgery?? Most vets, especially emergency vets, require full payment at the time of service. It's just not fair to the dog to bring it into your life if you don't have the money to take care of it. Owning a puppy can be very expensive at first - rounds of vaccinations, spaying/neutering, initial pet supplies that need to be bought. True the every-day costs of food and vet care are spread out over time and don't seem like you're paying a lot, but again, what if the dog gets sick or hurt? If you bring a dog into your life, it's your responsibility to take care of that dog and give it the care it needs no matter what the cost is. My opinion is if you can't afford to pay that initial price of the puppy, you can't afford to own the puppy just because like I said, emergencies happen, and you need to have money to pay for them if they do. And so far as "Poor" people not being able to afford a yorkie, too bad! If they are that poor, they don't need to be bringing ANY pet into their life because they can't afford it. If that makes me a snob, I'm sorry...but I'm thinking about the welfare of the animals here. It's not fair of them to not get treatment because their owner can't afford it. I get sick sick sick of seeing people saying things like this: "I think my puppy might have a broken leg. She won't walk on it. What can I do? I can't afford to take her to the vet." Well, you know what...you brought that puppy into your life and it's your responsibility to take care of it! I think the prices reputable breeders set help protect their puppies and where they go. If someone can pay for the puppy, most likely they'll be able to afford anything that the dogs ends up needing.

10-02-2007, 05:40 PM	#132
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	If you can't afford to pay $1000-$3500 up front for the dog, what are you going to do if your dog has an expensive emergency? Just today I heard of a dog that tore it's Cranial Cruciate Ligament and it ended up costing over $5000 to repair it and treat infection that set in. I'm so tired of seeing pet owners put their dogs/cats to sleep, rehome them, or not get them the treatment they need because of the excuse "I can't afford it." What if your dog is hit by a car and has several broken bones, develops cancer and needs expensive chemo, needs a $2000 Luxating Patella surgery?? Most vets, especially emergency vets, require full payment at the time of service. It's just not fair to the dog to bring it into your life if you don't have the money to take care of it. Owning a puppy can be very expensive at first - rounds of vaccinations, spaying/neutering, initial pet supplies that need to be bought. True the every-day costs of food and vet care are spread out over time and don't seem like you're paying a lot, but again, what if the dog gets sick or hurt? If you bring a dog into your life, it's your responsibility to take care of that dog and give it the care it needs no matter what the cost is. My opinion is if you can't afford to pay that initial price of the puppy, you can't afford to own the puppy just because like I said, emergencies happen, and you need to have money to pay for them if they do. And so far as "Poor" people not being able to afford a yorkie, too bad! If they are that poor, they don't need to be bringing ANY pet into their life because they can't afford it. If that makes me a snob, I'm sorry...but I'm thinking about the welfare of the animals here. It's not fair of them to not get treatment because their owner can't afford it. I get sick sick sick of seeing people saying things like this: "I think my puppy might have a broken leg. She won't walk on it. What can I do? I can't afford to take her to the vet." Well, you know what...you brought that puppy into your life and it's your responsibility to take care of it! I think the prices reputable breeders set help protect their puppies and where they go. If someone can pay for the puppy, most likely they'll be able to afford anything that the dogs ends up needing. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.